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1. Issue #342 August 19th, 2013
I. Financial Aid
UG: Saint Joseph's University New Undergraduate Merit Scholarships
UG: University of Northern Iowa CIEP Tuition Scholarship
UG/Grad: Bloomfield College Undergraduate & Master's Scholarships
UG/Grad: Georgia College International Student Scholarships
II. Campus News
• Temple University: International Student Success Story
• University of Mississippi Student on a U.S. Higher Ed Panel with Sec. Kerry
• Northcentral University Adopts Modernized Version of the Oxford Learning Model
• Northern State University Video Resource: Academic Planning for International Undergraduates
• International Student Undertakes Study Abroad While Attending NMC
SAINT JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY NEW UNDERGRADUATE MERIT
SCHOLARSHIPS
Saint Joseph’s University is implementing test-optional undergraduate
admission and merit scholarships, effective for fall 2014 applicants. Test-
optional means that the University will not require applicants to submit a standardized test score
(SAT/ACT) in order to be considered for admission and some merit scholarships, if they do not
believe the scores are an accurate indicator of their academic ability and potential for future
academic success. Proof of English proficiency will still be required from countries where English is
not the official language.
Traditional merit scholarships range from $2,500 to $16,000 per year. Full-tuition or special interest
scholarships may still require SAT or ACT submission.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/18pfTmw
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA CIEP TUITION SCHOLARSHIP
The University of Northern Iowa Culture & Intensive English Program
(CIEP) is now accepting applications for the Spring 2014 CIEP Tuition
Scholarship. This scholarship is available to prospective or currently
enrolled CIEP students. The scholarship will cover a maximum of 100%
tuition for two consecutive sessions. Applications are due October 15, 2013.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/15JmLHy

2. BLOOMFIELD COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATE & MASTER'S
SCHOLARSHIPS
Founded in 1868, Bloomfield College is a private, four-year, coeducational
college. Located in Bloomfield, New Jersey, a suburban community just 15
miles from New York City, the College attracts a geographically diverse
student population. The 11-acre tree-lined campus is easily reached by
train, bus, and car from New York City. Bloomfield College offers
undergraduate programs in over 60 majors/concentrations, including, Business, Computer Science,
Information Systems, Life Sciences, Social Sciences, Education, and more. There is also a
graduate program in Accounting and ESL programs available.
Bloomfield College currently welcomes applications for the spring and fall 2014 semesters. We
offer a variety of merit scholarships to select first year students who demonstrate exceptional
academic achievement. For more information, please visit:
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/19t4cQe
GEORGIA COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
Georgia College is pleased to announce the availability of 15
International Student Scholarships for Spring 2014. Students must have
the U.S. equivalent of a "B" average and must be willing to engage in
international activities on campus. The scholarship amount is approximately $18,400 per year.
Similar awards for graduate students are available. The deadline for submission is September 1st.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/tWgQOp
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY: INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUCCESS STORY
Temple University graduate, Izzat Rahman, is originally from Malaysia.
After graduating in 2012 with a bachelor's degree in Business, he put his entrepreneur skills to use
and started his own Philadelphia business, Kayuh Bicycles, -- which was just profiled in the Daily
News. Congrats Izzat!
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/16ht9tc
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI STUDENT ON A U.S. HIGHER ED PANEL
WITH SEC. KERRY
Maha Yusuf, University of Mississippi student from Pakistan, appeared
live on CNN, CBS, and PTV, as part of a panel on U.S. higher education with U.S. Secretary of State,
John Kerry, and U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan, Richard Olson on August 3, 2013. Maha spoke
about her chemical engineering research, her continued collaboration with faculty at the School of
Engineering, and her amazing experience at the University of Mississippi!
For more information, please visit: http://on.fb.me/1cOfFKI

3. NORTHCENTRAL UNIVERSITY ADOPTS MODERNIZED VERSION OF
THE OXFORD LEARNING MODEL
As one of the first graduate-focused online universities in the U.S.,
Northcentral University (NCU) has worked to make graduate education
more accessible to students worldwide. They've gathered expert faculty from all over the world who
have doctoral degrees, and pair one student with one of these faculty members in each course for
a more personalized learning experience that students can apply to a career in their fields. Inspired
by the Oxford Model of Instruction, this One-to-One Model at NCU uses technology to bring
together motivated students and qualified faculty members to facilitate the transfer of knowledge.
This technology includes a proprietary, web-based Learning Management System (LMS) for course
delivery. Students can access the LMS from anywhere in the world, at any time of day, as long as
they have an Internet connection. This LMS also allows students to interact with other students and
faculty, and access learning tools such as the Course Room, where they submit weekly
assignments, the NCU Research Library, and Writing Center.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/16K2dSe
NORTHERN STATE UNIVERSITY VIDEO RESOURCE: ACADEMIC
PLANNING FOR INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATES
Northern State University recently developed a video resource for
international students to help them with academic planning at the
undergraduate level. The video explains the U.S. higher education system
and offers details on what students should expect during their four-year
program at a U.S. college or university. In addition, the video details the
various campus resources that international students should look in order to be successful during
their studies.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/1bDLS4v

4. INTERNATIONAL STUDENT UNDERTAKES STUDY ABROAD WHILE ATTENDING
NMC
Northwestern Michigan College is pleased to offer study abroad opportunities to its
students. This year faculty and staff lead trips to Peru, Costa Rica, United Kingdom,
and Brazil designed to help students gain a global perspective and enhance learning
opportunities.
Elizabeth, an international student from Ghana, took advantage of the opportunity to study abroad
in Brazil as part of the US-Brazil Connect program at NMC. She received a scholarship from NMC's
Global Opportunities Fund to help with costs of her experience.
"It was amazing! I've decided to change my program of study after the trip because I loved the
experience so much -- I now want to study international relations as well as pre-medicine."
As Northwestern Michigan College continues to invest time, talent and resources to developing
international education, students will benefit from increased scholarship and study abroad
opportunities.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/yQGve3
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